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Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools: An Introductory Guide

Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools: An Introductory Guide

Organizational Author(s): Mentoring Resource Center

Cross-age peer mentoring programs, in which older youth befriend and mentor younger children in a structured environment, are an increasingly popular choice for educators and youth development professionals hoping to create positive outcomes for youth. This guide provides recommendations for program design; participant recruitment, screening and selection; training; and match activities, as well as planning tools for program coordinators.

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